Year 2 (A2) Further Maths Pure (Edexcel specification)

Kingston upon Thames

Overview

This course is intended to provide content and teaching ideas for teachers who will be offering the Year 2 (A2) Further Maths Pure element for the first time.

This one-day course will focus on two key topics of the Year 2 (A2) Pure content of the new A level Further Maths. We will cover Differential Equations and Complex Numbers in depth.

The course is specifically designed for the Edexcel specs.

We will assume that delegates are familiar with the Complex Number content of AS Further Maths (complex conjugates, modulus-argument form, multiplying and dividing complex numbers in modulus-argument form).

Aims

To provide teachers with an opportunity to improve or refresh their subject knowledge of these two key topics in Year 2 (A2) Further Maths Pure.

To examine the key points in each topic

To introduce teachers to teaching ideas and resources

Content

This day will look in depth at the topics of Differential Equations and Complex Numbers, as covered in the second year of the A level Further Maths course. Knowledge of the first year content, especially complex numbers (complex conjugates, modulus-argument form, multiplying and dividing complex numbers in modulus-argument form) will be assumed. Presenters are Ashley Bowden and Luciano Rila from the AMSP.

Cost

Fees for this course will be £50 per teacher (£100 if your school/college is not registered with the AMSP). Registration is quick, easy and free at https://amsp.org.uk/register.